2003 Honda GL1800
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2003 Honda GL1800. Newest first.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.
Kuryakyn IS recalling certain aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2012 honda GL 1800 (goldwing) motorcycles. this mount was sold on kuryakyn 'transformer' passenger floorboard sets, part number 7005 from september 15, 2008, to present. the floorboard mount may crack and break free from the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The passenger floorboard may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or a crash.
Remedy
Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. the safety recall began on january 13, 2012. owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
Honda IS recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. under certain conditions, there IS a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. on 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake IS applied. a seal in some pcvs IS improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage IS confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and reinforce the welds on all frames. owner notification began during october 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
On certain motorcycles, the bank angle sensors designed to shut off the fuel pump and the engine electrical power in the event the motorcycle falls over, were installed using the wrong size screws allowing the screws to eventually detach from their mounting point.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the sensor detaches, the engine will stop unexpectedly. sudden loss of engine power, especially while turning, could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the mounting screw size and, if necessary, install screws of the correct size. owner notification began december 23, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-289-8226.
Owner complaints
101 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries3 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Body
Told by honda the frame recall was done in 2012. In 2020 I inspected the frame and there are cracks in the frame again where the recall stated they would be. The replacement frame IS cracking. Both major cracks are at the welds at the rear passenger foot pegs
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda gl1800. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the frame was fractured. The contact indicated that the fracture was located at the mid section of the left side of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda gl1800. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that the frame was fractured. The contact indicated that the fracture was located at the mid section of the left side of the motorcycle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer trikes by rodney located at 1672 linden ave, zanesville, oh 4370 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 05v027000 (structure). The failure mileage was 138,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda gl1800. While driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal was applied however failed to respond. The contact noticed there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The motorcycle was taken to cycle shack north (1101 interstate 45 s, conroe, tx 77301 (936) 756-9711) where it was…
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda gl1800. While driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal was applied however failed to respond. The contact noticed there was no brake fluid in the reservoir. The motorcycle was taken to cycle shack north (1101 interstate 45 s, conroe, tx 77301 (936) 756-9711) where it was diagnosed that brake fluid was leaking and the position control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that nhtsa campaign number: 05v01000 (service brakes, hydraulic) was completed in 2005 and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 42,000.
- Structure › Body
Honda safety recall service bulletin gl1800 #14 revised: september 2008 states that my motorcycle IS one of the affected units for the recall (i.e. The frame welds need to be reinforced). that work has never been done. however, the records for doing a vin check only go back 15 years, and a local honda dealer says no fix IS needed.
- Engine
The engine run hotter than usual in heavy traffic and going up hill at higher rpm . all fans are running ok as expected but still when ever stuck in traffic at 75 degree temperature outside the engine temperature seem to creep up higher towards the red mark . this IS a safety issue as if the…
The engine run hotter than usual in heavy traffic and going up hill at higher rpm . all fans are running ok as expected but still when ever stuck in traffic at 75 degree temperature outside the engine temperature seem to creep up higher towards the red mark . this IS a safety issue as if the engine spill coolant , I and my passage risk getting into an accident due to slippery surface. had it check by the pro and they are pointing at the ecm . This should be fix and IS honda's responsibility . Many other owners had previously complained of similar issues.
- Service brakes
2003 honda goldwing. consumer writes in regards to motorcycles sudden power loss and brake system failure accident. *smd *cn
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owned a 2003 honda gl1800 motorcycle. While riding approximately 35 mph, the rider lost control of the motorcycle and crashed off the side of a 25 foot hill while attempting to maneuver a blind hairpin turn. The rider was fatally injured. A police report was filed. The motorcycle…
TL* the contact owned a 2003 honda gl1800 motorcycle. While riding approximately 35 mph, the rider lost control of the motorcycle and crashed off the side of a 25 foot hill while attempting to maneuver a blind hairpin turn. The rider was fatally injured. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was destroyed. Photos from the police report indicated that during the incident, only the front brakes were applied, and the rear brake did not apply. The failure occurred after the rider descended down a winding road for approximately 15 miles, causing the brakes to be used excessively. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. In december 2015 (after the incident), the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v700000 (service brakes), which was related to the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. *Bf updated 8/15/18*jb
- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I purchased the motorcycle on 11/05/16 from imotorsports in elmhurst ill. from day one it had a very bad wobble in the steering and if I was not holding strongly onto the bike it would definitely crash. After asking for a repair to this wobble imotorsports manager jason said they would install a…
I purchased the motorcycle on 11/05/16 from imotorsports in elmhurst ill. from day one it had a very bad wobble in the steering and if I was not holding strongly onto the bike it would definitely crash. After asking for a repair to this wobble imotorsports manager jason said they would install a new set of tires on it and this should solve the problem. The bike only had 15,158 miles on it so I thought for sure this would be the answer. Jason told me that after the bike got used to the new tires that the wobble would go away. The wobble would occur anytime it was in motion from 15-45 mph. The wobble never got any better and being a bit naive to purchasing a vehicle from a dealer the 30 day warranty expired and when I returned on 12/15/16 they said they couldn't help me. Now I have a $13,000 motorcycle that I am afraid to ride. I rode it a few miles in april and may and june of 2017 and because of the wobble, the plastic shroud that IS surrounding the timing chain cracked on both sides. I am at a stand still now and dont know what to do. I also dont know if the several recalls on this particular year goldwing have been attended to. I feel so bad about this and I dont know what to do. I saved every penny I could for 6 years to purchase this motorcycle and now I cant and am afraid to ride it.
- Service brakes
Back brake fails completely
- Service brakes · Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found premature cracks in two places under the passenger side floorboards. The mechanic was to further diagnose the motorcycle to determine what parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. updated 09/29/16*lj *tr
- Power train
Trans jumps out of gear and down shifts. While driving
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing. While idling with the rpms under 1,000, the motorcycle made a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated that when the motorcycle exceeded 1,000 rpms, the noise seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing GL 1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer, the dealer advised the contact that the left side of the motorcycle frame was cracked. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 103,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
2003 honda goldwing motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards recall 2001-2010 and rear brakes campaign *tgw the consumer stated shortly after having his brakes serviced, he heard an unusual grinding noise coming from the rear wheel. When he took the motorcycle to the dealer, he was informed the…
2003 honda goldwing motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards recall 2001-2010 and rear brakes campaign *tgw the consumer stated shortly after having his brakes serviced, he heard an unusual grinding noise coming from the rear wheel. When he took the motorcycle to the dealer, he was informed the rotor and brakes were completely destroyed. The dealer indicated the consumer must have ridden the rear brakes even though the brakes were linked and the front brakes were in good condition. the consumer has since traded the motorcycle. The consumer referenced recall# 11v567000. *Jb
- Structure › Frame and members
I was riding my 2003 goldwing gl1800 motorcycle and came to an area of the road with construction, there where several signs indicating for motorcycles to use caution and bumps. after riding thru this area and getting back to what appeared to be normal road surfaces, I came across a cut out in the…
I was riding my 2003 goldwing gl1800 motorcycle and came to an area of the road with construction, there where several signs indicating for motorcycles to use caution and bumps. after riding thru this area and getting back to what appeared to be normal road surfaces, I came across a cut out in the road about 2 feet wide with 3 small wash boards potholes. I had no choice but to ride thru this cut-out at a 90 degree angle as to be as smooth as possible and when I came out of this bump it was like I had a flat tire. There was a load bang and grinding as I tried to keep the bike upright and come to a stop. the bike behind me noted a load noise as well as sparks from the bikes suspension and pipes bottoming out. I luckily was able to stop safely without crashing and after further inspection it was determined, that it was not a flat tire, nor a suspension issue. But it turned out to be the frame has broken in 2 places, allowing the rear tire to go up into the fender well of the bike, with the center stand and exhaust pipes dragging on the ground. had this happened at a place other than where I was going perfectly straight, this would have resulted in a terrible crash. I am thankful that I am unhurt but left with a bike that in my estimation IS junk and I wonder how I could ever feel safe riding this bike again. I purchased this bike from a private party who had indicated to me that this bike had been in for the frame recall as well as the bike being owned and maintained by a honda employed and trained technician. I currently have the motorcycle at a honda dealer and am awaiting the answer from honda about if they will fix. I have also found out that this bike had never been recalled or inspected or repaired and wonder why I never received a notice that this motorcycle had never been fixed. I have owned it for 3 years now. I am lucky that I was not hurt seriously and honda does right and fixes this bike without any cost to me. How can I know it won't happen again. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
My incident with a spontaneous downshift from 5TH gear to 4TH gear (ghost shift) on my 2003 honda goldwing motorcycle occurred on highway 89 north of flagstaff, arizona in 2007. It was totally independent of any input by me. It actually downshifted and immediately upshifted completely by itself. I…
My incident with a spontaneous downshift from 5TH gear to 4TH gear (ghost shift) on my 2003 honda goldwing motorcycle occurred on highway 89 north of flagstaff, arizona in 2007. It was totally independent of any input by me. It actually downshifted and immediately upshifted completely by itself. I am not seeing any pattern of this issue. It has happened three times since the initial occurrence with no known 'trigger' or clue that it IS about to happen. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission on 2003 honda goldwing jumps from 5TH to 4TH gear. This happens often and has for several occasions. It causes the potential of loss of control and a crash. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame of my 2003 honda goldwing motorcycle has developed cracks in the frame tube behind the left passenger foot board. *Tr
- Power train › Manual transmission
My 2002 honda goldwing 1800 transmission failed almost causing a wreck. The transmission would jump out of 5TH gear on occasion and gradually got worse until the transmission failed completely. I had to have it hauled home and then later on had to take it to the shop and have transmission repaired…
My 2002 honda goldwing 1800 transmission failed almost causing a wreck. The transmission would jump out of 5TH gear on occasion and gradually got worse until the transmission failed completely. I had to have it hauled home and then later on had to take it to the shop and have transmission repaired out of my pocket. $3200 worth. It IS a very unsafe issue and needs to be addressed before someone gets injured.there are several cases of this from various people I have talked to and honda has decided to ignore the complaints so we have no other choice but to file a safety complaint. Someone IS going to get killed if this issue IS not resolved!!! *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing motorcycle. He noticed that the frame was defective and cracked. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 32,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame in my 2003 honda gold wing has cracked. The bike has been ridden normally two up most of the time and has never been in a accident. The 2003 honda gold wing has only 45,000 miles or so. This motorcycle was already involved in a safely frame recall ordered by the government in late 2003.…
The frame in my 2003 honda gold wing has cracked. The bike has been ridden normally two up most of the time and has never been in a accident. The 2003 honda gold wing has only 45,000 miles or so. This motorcycle was already involved in a safely frame recall ordered by the government in late 2003. this frame crack IS in a spot on the motorcycles frame that requires that you lay under the bike to inspect. it's very tight and hard to view without a magnifying glass and good light source. This defect will be missed by most owners unless you have some knowledge about this possible frame defect. Left alone it's only a matter of time and miles before this crack will spread around the entire frame tube and cause separation of the frame member. There have been many reports of this type of frame failure on the honda gold wing message boards on the internet. *tr
- Structure › Frame and members
The frame on my 2003 honda goldwing cracked april of 2008. The frame tubing broke completely on the left side, and the tubing on the right side was cracked 3/4 of the way around. I had a trike kit on the bike, and at first thought was the problem but after checking around, I found this has…
The frame on my 2003 honda goldwing cracked april of 2008. The frame tubing broke completely on the left side, and the tubing on the right side was cracked 3/4 of the way around. I had a trike kit on the bike, and at first thought was the problem but after checking around, I found this has happened before to other bikes. So anyway the frame was replaced, and upon inspecting the new frame I found a nice good size gusset on the tube that was broken on my original frame. I also notice the part number of the frame had been changed from the original part number. I have pictures of both frames. *tr
- Tires
I want to share a very disturbing, dangerous, aggravating and disgusting experience I have just recently had with a brand new dunlop elite 3 tire I purchased from honda of chattanooga, tennessee, on september 8, 2007 (invoice # 042179). september 8, 2007 new dunlop elite 3 tires, front and…
I want to share a very disturbing, dangerous, aggravating and disgusting experience I have just recently had with a brand new dunlop elite 3 tire I purchased from honda of chattanooga, tennessee, on september 8, 2007 (invoice # 042179). september 8, 2007 new dunlop elite 3 tires, front and rear. after about a week I noticed the front tire seemed to be showing signs of wear. september 29TH I noticed a section of the tire was coming apart. october 2, 2007 I took it back to honda of chattanooga, tennessee, the dunlop tire distributor. I only had 1,000 miles on it. there was no way the tire should be showing signs of wear like I was experiencing. When I arrived at honda of chattanooga, tennessee, the serviceman and the parts manager looked at the tire and said the tire was definitely defective and wrote up a ticket (# 14411) and wrote on it front tire has failed after 1000 miles, IS going to be replacement work at no charge to the customer, - replace front tire.) they told me they didn't have any more to work on and it would be changed that morning. When I called right before lunch they changed their story completely and said they asked a customer what it looked like to them and they said it looked like the tire had been cut with a knife and they couldn't replace it until they heard from dunlop tire and expected to hear from them that day. I called the owner of the dealership and told him I felt he should stand behind the tire because it was only 3 weeks old and he sold me a defective tire. He said I should go ahead and pay for another tire and wait to hear from dunlop tire. I told him if dunlop didn't stand behind the tire I sure didn't want to purchase another one and I didn?t want that dealership to install it. Then I got to thinking - I was at work with no way home and an unsafe tire on my bike? So I called the owner up and said I would pay for another tire. The tire was unsafe to drive with and I feel it was defective from the start. *jb
- Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing. the contact stated that the front of the vehicle shakes very badly when riding between 30 and 45 mph. honda stated that the vehicle was designed to operate in that manner. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they inspected the tires, however, they…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda goldwing. the contact stated that the front of the vehicle shakes very badly when riding between 30 and 45 mph. honda stated that the vehicle was designed to operate in that manner. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they inspected the tires, however, they cannot find anything wrong. the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. the current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 5.
- Steering
Honda goldwings have a problem with a deceleration front end wobble. as you decelerate from around 35 mph with your hands lightly resting on the handle bars, the front end goes into a violent wobble. honda of america claims it IS just a characteristic of the 1800 goldwing, however it poses a very…
Honda goldwings have a problem with a deceleration front end wobble. as you decelerate from around 35 mph with your hands lightly resting on the handle bars, the front end goes into a violent wobble. honda of america claims it IS just a characteristic of the 1800 goldwing, however it poses a very serious safety concern. there are several blogs on the internet of people expressing their concern of this problem...apparently there IS a fix by replacing the bearing in the front wheel with a tapered bearing, however this should be the responsibility of the manufacturer...thousands of honda goldwing 1800cc bikes have this problem. *Jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Southern Honda Powersports
NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act…
NHTSA opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a motor vehicle or equipment manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with federal motor vehicle safety standards.In turn, a dealer may not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed.(see 49 U.S.C. 30120(i); 49 C.F.R. 573.11)NHTSA issued an information request to Southern Honda on May 14, 2012 to which they responded on July 6, 2012.NHTSA?s inquiry led it to believe that Southern Honda had failed to complete the requirements of five recalls that required inspections and/or repairs of motorcycles prior to their sale or delivery.NHTSA believes that 329 motorcycles affected by recalls had not been inspected and/or repaired prior to their sale and delivery between 2007 and 2012.The agency is unaware of any deaths or injuries involving these vehicles.NHTSA concluded that it had a potential civil penalty claim against Southern Honda for violations of the Safety Act.Southern Honda denied any violations of the Safety Act.In order to settle this matter, Southern Honda agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000, to be paid in five annual installments.This AQ is closed.
- Frame crossmemeber weld failures
Honda IS amending the scope of 03v-350 to add 34,919 potentially affected gl1800 gold wing motorcycles.the initial recall range included frames manufactured with one of a number of welding processes.honda believed, on the basis of data available at that time, that only those GL'S built with that one process were at…
Honda IS amending the scope of 03v-350 to add 34,919 potentially affected gl1800 gold wing motorcycles.the initial recall range included frames manufactured with one of a number of welding processes.honda believed, on the basis of data available at that time, that only those GL'S built with that one process were at risk of failure.with the original recall (in september, 2003), honda introduced yet another weld process.subsequently, honda became aware of incidents involving GL'S not included in the original recall, built using another early welding process.thus, honda has decided to recall all gl1800's built prior to september 20, 2003 regardless of what weld process was being used at the time.this recall expansion affects the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years and the total number of affected u.s. Gl1800 motorcycles increases from 8,196 to 43,115.
- Rear suspension collapse
The subject motorcycles, introduced with the 2001 model year, utilize an aluminum frame individually welded by honda employees in the company?s marysville, ohio assembly plant.nhtsa/odi opened this investigation after learning that some 2002 model year gl1800?s were experiencing rear suspension collapse when the…
The subject motorcycles, introduced with the 2001 model year, utilize an aluminum frame individually welded by honda employees in the company?s marysville, ohio assembly plant.nhtsa/odi opened this investigation after learning that some 2002 model year gl1800?s were experiencing rear suspension collapse when the lowest crossmember would completely separate from the frame.it appeared the crossmember was separating due to sub-standard welding of the crossmember to the frame. On september 4, 2003 honda briefed odi staff and advised that the subject weld failures resulted from a combination of production line changes that took effect on march 1, 2002.these changes were:1) few, if any, reinforcing tig welds applied to the crossmember mig welds; 2) a relatively inexperienced welder began welding frames as of that date; and 3) a less robust weld quality control inspection was introduced.effective september 11, 2002 honda addressed these assembly line issues.on september 16, 2003 honda advised nhtsa/odi that it was conducting a safety recall of all myr 2002/2003 gl1800?s built from march 1, 2002 through september 10, 2002.this IS a worldwiderecall involving 9,521 motorcycles, of which 8,196 are in the united states.for more information concerning both honda?s september 4TH briefing and the recall, please refer to nhtsa?s october 2, 2003 memo.based on information provided by honda concerning the production line changes; the field performance of all 2001-2003 gl1800?s; and nhtsa?s independent information gathering activities; the scope of honda?s recall appears justified.odi will closely monitor subject crossmember weld integrity for bikes built outside the recall scope, as well as the effectiveness of honda?s recall remedy for those bikes within it, and will take additional action if warranted by future developments.
- Motorcycle coolant spray onto rear tire
See the attached report with odi'sfindings.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128559Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128531Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10127662Service bulletin - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the rear brake from dragging. Under certain conditions there is still a possibility that component malfunction within the combined braking system may cause the rear brake to drag. A dragging rear brake increases the risk of a crash and may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
- 10127659Dealer message - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the rear brake from dragging
- 10100792Service bulletin - honda IS launching a safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles. Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid IS not replaced according to the maintenance schedule (every 12,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first), solid deposits may form within the brake fluid, leading to component malfunction within the secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to drag.
- 10100782"Honda IS launching a safety recall on model year 2001 through 2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles to replace a potentially defective secondary master cylinder. Under conditions where the brake fluid IS not replaced according to the maintenance schedule, deposits may form within the brake fluid, leading to component malfunction within the secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to drag. A dragging rear brake increases the risk of a crash and may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire."
- 10100549Service bulletin - honda IS launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800/b/bd motorcycles, and IS implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 GL 1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall "JG6". Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid IS subject to prolonged aging due to a lack of maintenance, deposits may form within the brake fluid.
- 10100546"Dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles for a potentially defective secondary master cylinder IS posted on in. Servicebulletin safety recall: gl1800 #23 includes the affected models, repair procedure, parts information, as well as warranty claim information."
- 10099957Newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (smc) recall IS very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin before hand so you can visualize the procedures before you start. Not only will you be installing an updated smc and a new rear master cylinder, but it IS important to carefully follow each step in exact order so that the pedal brake line IS completely flushed of any contaminants.
- 10099874"Dealer message - effective immediately the secondary master cylinder (smc) kits for this recall are available on open order. As indicated in s/b gl1800 #23 and other communications about this recall, it IS absolutely critical that only pro honda dot 4 brake fluid be used during the repair procedure. To help ensure an adequate supply of brake fluid IS available for recall repairs, an additional allocation of pro honda dot 4 brake fluid will be shipped to dealers. The allocation IS based on your dealerships previously submitted gl1800 smc recall warranty claims."
- 10099488"Dealer message - on december 11, several sections of s/b gl1800 #23 were revised to include information for the repair of trike coversions."
- 10099350"Service bulletin - honda IS launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800b/bd motorcycles, and IS implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall JG6. Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid IS subject to prolonged aging due to a lack of maintenance (i.e., the brake fluid IS not replaced for a long period of time despite the published maintenance schedule of replacement every 12,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first), deposits may form within the brake fluid. If sufficient deposits are formed, they can result in a malfunction of the secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to drag."
- 10032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
- 10030268Honda motorcycle: frame weld safety recall. Requires inspection or repair of lower cross member frame welds. The frame weld approval and documentation process IS being changed by the manufacturer.
- 10025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10025244Trunk opener unit, opener rod and snap.
- 10018124Camshaft timing - gear noise after completing valve adjustment may be incorrect camshaft timing.
- 10018123Frame welding tip - to ease fuel tank installation into the frame, apply a light coating of silicone spray to the sides and bottom right of the tank.
- 10016298Drive shaft boot torn/venting.
- 10016297Proportional control valve (pcv) leakage recall reminder. Refer to bulletin gl1800a #16.
- 10016289Frame welding tips.
- 10015346Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall.
- 10015342Frame weld safety recall. Certain frame welds may not have sufficient strength resulting in lower cross member separation and rear suspension collapse.
- 10015267Electronic control module (ecm) replacement and initialization. Honda. GL 1800/a 2001-2005.
- 10013906Fuel tank installation tip.
- 10013758Radio and opening ceremony preset log.
- 10009262Trunk opener unit. The wrench. Honda tech newsletter.
- 10009258Heated handgrips. The wrench. Honda tech newsletter.
- 10009064Frame weld tips and information. Honda. The wrench special edition.
- 10009059Melting shaft boot fix. The wrench. Honda.
- 10008997Class action suit reminder. The wrench. Honda technician newsletter. April 2004.
- 10007691Trunk or saddlebag not opening when the corresponding latch lever IS pulled.
- 10005971Windshield fact. Honda technician newsletter.
- 10005352Frame weld inspection chart. Revised.
- 10005133Properly bleeding the air from the cooling system after engine control module (ecm) replacement. Honda technician newsletter.
- 10003215Cd changer mounting bracket inspection.
- 10003213The original part number for the honda line cd changer kit has been discontinued.
- 10003212Slip tape for trunk.
- 10003211Accessory trunk lamp harness routing.
- 10002100Engine control module replacement / cooling system product improvement campaign.
Every Honda GL1800 model year
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